While children often imagine they are playing in the premier league, an Auskicker from Devonport will have a chance to hit the turf at the MCG in September.

Miller Young, aged eight, has been nominated for the Auskicker of the Year award and will present a medal to a victorious player at this year’s AFL grand final.

He will also form part of 21 person Auskick team and take to the field for a grand final parade and half-time mini-match.

Miller’s father Matt Young said his son typically put in about an hour’s play per day and would cherish the chance to walk across sacred MCG turf.

Mr Young said while he hadn’t played football much himself, Miller was a passionate fan and competitor.

“It’s a little bit daunting for him and I think he’s in shock a little bit,” Mr Young said.

“He just loves footy so this is a pretty big deal.”

The NAB AFL Auskicker of the Year competition calls for registered participants to enter for the chance to become one of 22 weekly nominees.

Weekly nominees are announced during the Seven Network’s Friday night match broadcast, with eight-year-old Miller being announced during the Round 13 2017 Toyota AFL Premiership Season match between North Melbourne and St Kilda.

“They’re all talented kids and Auskick themselves do a great job,” Mr Young said.

“It’s always enjoyable for me to see him play and it will be weird to see him on the turf at the MCG but I’m really just so pleased for him.”

Miller said he had been to AFL matches interstate in the past but he was looking forward to leaving his tread on hallowed AFL grass.

He said his favourite team were the West Coast Eagles.

“I’m really looking forward to it,” Miller said.

“[My friends] say that it’s pretty cool.”

The lucky 2017 NAB AFL Auskicker of the Year winner will receive $5000 in a NAB Reward Saver Account,and Geelong Football Club captain Joel Selwood as their personal footy mentor for 2018.

Parents can enter their children by submitting a video of their child playing football or commentating.